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Guthmiller Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Guthmüller a nickname or distinguishing name from Middle High German guot ‘good’ (see Guth ) + mūler ‘miller’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Buchmiller, Loughmiller, Aumiller, Neumiller, Bemiller, Sawmiller

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Where is the Guthmiller family from?

You can see how Guthmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guthmiller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Guthmiller families living in South Dakota. This was about 49% of all the recorded Guthmiller's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Guthmiller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guthmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guthmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guthmiller. 47% of Guthmiller men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Guthmiller women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guthmiller were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    42%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guthmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guthmiller census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Guthmiller. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 274 military records available for the last name Guthmiller. For the veterans among your Guthmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guthmiller lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Guthmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Guthmiller in 1957 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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